Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making this faux fur cropped jacket. The faux fur she used doesn’t fray, so didn’t include a lining and didn’t finish the edges in order to simplify the construction. If … Read More...
Free pattern: Perfect for Winter tote
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for her Perfect for Winter tote. It’s got lots of room and plenty of pockets, just what you need to carry around all that extra stuff that you need in the … Read More...
DIY Enamel Flower Wreath with Nailpolish
Aren’t these flowers gorgeous? Patricia created these using wire and nail polish! Amazing, right? I think so. She shares the step by step tutorial on her blog, with lots of pictures so it’s easy to figure out how to create.… Read More...
Free pattern: Santa face Christmas ornament or throw pillow
Sabra from Sew A Straight Line shares a free pattern at Skip To My Lou showing how to make a Santa face Christmas ornament. With a hand stitched felt face on a plaid background, it was a warm homespun look. … Read More...
Tutorial: Cross Stitch Rocking Chair
As you know by now, I love cross stitched furniture. I just think it is such a clever and cool idea. Case in point, this beautiful rocking chair from Prodigal Pieces. I have this exact rocking chair in its original … Read More...
Reusing Disposable Items
There are a lot of things we buy from the store and use on a daily basis that are marked as “disposable”, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we need to throw them away. A lot of disposable products can be … Read More...
Tutorial: Grade and trim seam allowances on bulky fabrics
When you’re working with a thick fabric like wool, grading and trimming your seams is important. Removing that extra bulk will help your seams lie flat. Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch shares a tutorial showing how to grade and trim … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage tablecloth Christmas lampshade
Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life made this Christmas lampshade from a vintage tablecloth fabric. The border print on the tablecloth makes a vintage Christmas scene around the lampshade. This is a great project for a vintage tablecloth that … Read More...
Garage Sale Furniture Makeovers
You’ve probably seen amazing transformations of the garage sale furniture on Pinterests. With little experience and depleted funds it’s easy to think that restoring or even redoing furniture it completely out of your skill set. Stephanie from DIY Made Simple … Read More...
Print fabric with a battery and milk bottle top
Do you like to design and print your own fabric? Over at Julie Booth’s blog there is a fun tutorial on how to print a pretty modern fabric pattern with a bottle cap and battery. There is also a … Read More...
Paper Crafts – 8 Thanksgiving Place Settings
Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner at your home this year? If you are planning to have guests, or have even offered to help with the big day, these 8 place settings will add the perfect finishing touch to your beautiful … Read More...
DIY Rainbow Finger Knitted Scarf
Finger knitting, the kind where you knit without any needles, is a great idea to help young ones learn knitting. And this rainbow scarf by Marlena is a perfect first project for it’s eye catching colors and effect.
You will … Read More...
Planting Your Garden IN A Straw Bale
When you think of planting a garden, you need to keep in mind that the key factor in getting your garden to actually grow is having the proper environment. Good soil and proper moisture control is crucial in allowing your … Read More...
DIY Pet Memory Pendant
This is a very touching and heartfelt tutorial. This project shows you how to take a pets ID tag and turn it into a wearable keepsake. These could also be made into key chains or bag tags. The full tutorial … Read More...
Candy Wrapper Turkey
If your kids went trick-or-treating, you probably still have a good stash of candy lying around. This adorable project from Tammy at Housing a Forest is a great way to recycle some of the wrappers from those sweet treats. This … Read More...
Tutorial: Troubleshoot your sewing machine before taking it in for repairs
Nothing can stop your sewing mojo like your machine needing to be serviced. You could easily be out of commission for several weeks, and that no fun! Annette from She’s a Sewing Machine Mechanic shares a list of things you … Read More...
Decorating For Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a holiday that can sometimes get overlooked until the last minute. With all of the hype of Halloween, and then a rush of preparation for Christmas, Thanksgiving tends to be, for some, a holiday that just comes when … Read More...
Choosing the right sewing pattern brand for your body type
We all know that pattern sizes differs greatly from ready-to-wear. Pattern sizing also differs greatly between pattern brands. And like ready-to-wear clothing, the best match for your body will depend on how that pattern brand defines their sizes. Rachel from … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy ruched lace scarf
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you can make this lovely lace scarf. It’s made from a soft drapey lace. Ruching at the center of the scarf shapes it nicely where it … Read More...
Wooden Christmas Ornaments
Laurie posted these wooden christmas ornaments that she created on her blog and I think they’re lovely and had to share them with you guys! She used a scroll saw and created her own stain using a strong tea and … Read More...